Greetings fellow lovers of the Flathead, We hope you all…͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

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TOGETHER SAFEGUARDING A NATIONAL TREASURE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

May and June have been keeping Flathead Rivers Alliance staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners busy with additional trainings, programs, events, and celebrations. There have been numerous requests pertaining to three forks of the Flathead River trip planning and current river conditions. Information, especially during highwater this month is now online through a resource hub with quick links to river alerts, conditions, forecasting, gear, trip planning tips, outfitters, and additional resources (click button below or HERE). Please use extreme caution near rivers, avoid low water crossings, respect closures, and keep pets on leash and off rivers while these conditions remain. The rivers are likely to rise again with new rain and snow in forecast. Large woody debris is still moving in river channels and causing both visible and submerged hazards. Don’t risk it! River experts and professionals are better trained for these conditions. Always wear a PFD/Life Jacket. Commercial guided float trips have temporarily increased age limits and modified float trips during this time.

 River Alerts, Gear, Trip Planning Tips, Outfitters, & Resources 

River access site conditions are posted weekly on our Facebook and Instagram feeds and/or stories. If you head out to river and want to share photos with us send them HERE with photo credit and location and we’ll share on our platforms.

MAY & JUNE HAPPENINGS

West Glacier Elementary River Youth Program - Loaner Life Jacket Station Installation - Guide Presentation - Family Forestry Expo - River Ambassador & River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist Trainings - Bigfork Whitewater Festival- REI Pop-up Information Booth - Tracking Highwater

Flathead Rivers Alliance and MT Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Armed Forces Initiative volunteers installed first permanent loaner life jacket stations on the Three Forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River. Loaner life jacket stations are located at West Glacier and Glacier Rim River Access Sites. Life jackets will be available Memorial Day to Labor Day.

This project is made possible thanks to grant funding from Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Program and in-kind donations and services from MT FWP, Flathead National Forest, and Flathead Rivers Alliance and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Armed Forces Initiative volunteers.

Volunteers Pictured (left to right): DJ Zor, Stuart Keil, Ginger Gross, & Warren Lane

You had another Tuesday looking like a Friday night during May 10th Sacred Waters Brewing Community Pint & Bingo Night. Raffle ticket sales from Sawyer Paddles and Oars SUMMIT KAYAK PACK PADDLE translated to $325 going towards equipment for volunteer programs and matching funds for Removing Barriers for Accessibility project with DREAM Adaptive. Also, many thanks to Glacier Raft Company, Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co., Great Northern Resort, and REI for donating over $560 worth of door prize goodies to the river community!

Bob Jordan, FRA Board President, attended Whitefish Community Foundation 's June 7th Award Ceremony and accepted on Flathead Rivers Alliance’s behalf the 2022 Jean and Bill Howard Memorial Award along with $5,000. Thank you so much to Jean and Bill Howard's family and Whitefish Community Foundation for believing in our work safeguarding the future of the Flathead River system together! We are incredibly honored and will put this gift towards enhancing and sustaining the outstanding and remarkable three forks of the Flathead River, as well as ensuring access and enjoyment for all.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TRAININGS
June Part II Volunteer Training- Final 
(Required for both River Ambassador and River Recreation Monitoring/Citizen Scientist volunteer programs, Register HERE) *You will be able to select from several river location and date options for this one-hour training.

More information on volunteer opportunities HERE or EMAIL us. Did you miss Part 1 of training and interested in joining team? Drop us an email.

RIVER MANAGEMENT SOCIETY HIRING
River Management Society is accepting applications until June 15 for two paid, remote internship opportunities. Please share the position descriptions with anyone who may be interested!

  • River Recreation Access Intern: http://ow.ly/sNGo50JvQbf

  • Wild and Scenic River Restoration Research Intern: http://ow.ly/brJi50JvQbe

AIS Inspection Stations are officially opening, so if you’re traveling in and out of the Flathead Basin or into Glacier you’ll need an inspection for your watercraft. Always Clean. Drain. Dry to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Learn more HERE.

We can’t thank our river community, partners, volunteers, donors, and sponsors enough for showing us so much support! Interested in becoming a 2022 Sponsor? Email info@flatheadrivers.org to learn how.

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